Re: Bumbershoot 2010 (Seattle, WA)

Originally Posted by superfiction

bumpershoot = boring shoot. its not a destination festival at all its just....an event here in seattle. nothing to get excited about

Well, for me, the CITY is the destination, the festival is the bonus. I love Seattle, and my wife has never been (Los Angeles lifer, except grad school). So, it'll be nice to show off the town and enjoy the music, comedy, so forth.

Plus, if the headliners have value (Soundgarden alone would make it worth my while), it's not bad. If they go the route of last year (Sheryl Crow, Jason Mraz) and pull DMB or Jack Johnson.... fuck that. But if they go with a Beck/Stone Temple Pilots* type year, I'd be down for that. Maybe a Soundgarden/Flaming Lips or Faith No More/Wilco or some craziness. If it's two acousta-rockers, I'm out.

*Although I thought STP sucked at Voodoo, so I'm glad they won't be going back to THAT well in 2010.

Re: Bumbershoot 2010 (Seattle, WA)

Quick update - if you're potentially interested in Bumbershoot, go to their website and sign up as a "Bumberfan" - apparently the early tickets (much cheaper) might be going on sale to Bumberfans THIS WEEK. And register with an e-mail you actually check!

Re: Bumbershoot 2010 (Seattle, WA)

Bumbershoot is the worst festival I have ever been to. And I've been multiple times. Why multiple times? It used to be free. It was worth stopping by when it was free. It was worth stopping by when it was 10-15 bucks and someone neat was playing. It is no longer worth stopping by. Even when someone neat is playing.

Re: Bumbershoot 2010 (Seattle, WA)

Originally Posted by wmgaretjax

Bumbershoot is the worst festival I have ever been to. And I've been multiple times. Why multiple times? It used to be free. It was worth stopping by when it was free. It was worth stopping by when it was 10-15 bucks and someone neat was playing. It is no longer worth stopping by. Even when someone neat is playing.

Guess you're not going then.

There are a hundred thousand folks who still think it's worth going to, this thread is for those people who happen to also be Coachella fans.

For other opposite opinions, search "bumbershoot" on Twitter and you'll find countless people talking about how great the festival is. For $100 and a trip to Seattle, I'm willing to make up my own mind.

Re: Bumbershoot 2010 (Seattle, WA)

Re: Bumbershoot 2010 (Seattle, WA)

Originally Posted by superfiction

bumpershoot = boring shoot. its not a destination festival at all its just....an event here in seattle. nothing to get excited about

Eh, people going to bumbershoot think it is a top music festival is in for a big disappointment. You take it for what it is..a music and arts festival. One of the few places where you can listen to a lecture from Dian Fossey in one hour..and then walk about 10 minutes and hear Beck on the main stage..then go to the comedy tent for some comedy..then maybe to the film pavilion to watch a first showing movie.

Re: Bumbershoot 2010 (Seattle, WA)

Originally Posted by suprefan

Well, have fun at Bumbershit, we wont miss you. And I doubt Seattle is a better destination city than say, oh, Chicago (Pitchfork Festival) or Barcelona (Primavera Sound)

Who the fuck said Seattle was a better destination than Chicago (Where I'm going for Lollapalooza again this year) or Barcelona? Seattle is a beautiful, modern town, just like Chicago, and I don't make my festival decisions based on comparing towns - they all have something to offer. Except Indio.

Re: Bumbershoot 2010 (Seattle, WA)

All-New Ticket Options for 2010

You've given us great feedback, and now we're giving you the two new ticket options you clamored for.

The Bumbershoot Standard Ticket is a familiar friend, but this ticket has a trick up its sleeve… it's also your Mainstage Ticket. That's right! Guaranteed Mainstage access as part of your Bumbershoot Ticket, at essentially the same price as last year ($40 advance/$50 at gate). No more showing up early, waiting in line, and more time for everything Bumbershoot!

And for our fans who spend their days away from the Mainstage, we've created the Bumbershoot Economy Ticket. We've lowered the ticket price! That's right. Just $22 per day ($30 at gate) gets you in, so come on down and spend the day exploring with us. The only catch: this ticket won't let you in the Mainstage, but we're pretty sure you'll be too busy to notice.

PLUS, kids 10 and under get in FREE to the Festival grounds, so bring the whole family! Free kids admission doesn't include the Mainstage, but there's plenty else for a kid to do at Bumbershoot.

We'll start rolling out the Bumbershoot 2010 lineup later this spring, so keep a close eye on your inbox. The Insider Deal 3-Day Pass, as well as Platinum and Gold Passes, are on sale now, and these new single-day tickets will go on sale once the by-day schedule is published in June. Read more about Bumbershoot ticket options.
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Meet the Designer
And you may have noticed (how on Earth could you have missed it!?!) we've rolled out our new look for Bumbershoot 2010. So, pack your bags, campers! We're headed out and in to the wilderness, because Camp Bumbershoot will be in session this Labor Day weekend. We'll have ways for you to collect your merit badges all summer long, and they'll be much more fun than helping some old lady across the street. Get to know this year's campaign designer, the young, talented and local (!) Chelsea Conboy.

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I went to all three days last year and I found it to be an enjoyable experience. Granted, I wouldn't consider it a destination festival either, nonetheless it really isn't as bad as others here have purported it to be.

Re: Bumbershoot 2010 (Seattle, WA)

Well, I bought my passes, and I'll go unless the acts are terrible... which they might well be. A weekend in Seattle is a great experience, and if there's some solid comedy and music acts, it's worth the trip.

Re: Bumbershoot 2010 (Seattle, WA)

Originally Posted by TomServo

Well, I bought my passes, and I'll go unless the acts are terrible... which they might well be. A weekend in Seattle is a great experience, and if there's some solid comedy and music acts, it's worth the trip.

I took my niece this year and it was her first Coachella. It was so fun to see it through her eyes. She thought it felt like a magical scene from Shreck. The one where all the fairy tale creatures meet for the first time in Shreck's swamp.